We are a group of mothers whose babies went to adoption, and adopted women. We are in different stages of reunions and some have vetos against them.
ALAS was established in 1989. We meet on a monthly basis both on the Northside and Southside of Brisbane, Qld, Australia.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Show Highlights Mother's Sacrifices

The pain felt by mothers giving up their children for adoption was common only a generation ago, when unmarried women were often pressured to relinquish their babies. But less understood is the emotional legacy these mothers continue to feel.Jan Russ was one of these mothers and, with playwright Robyn Bishop, turned her pain into a moving play.The Show Must Go OnSupport groups VANISH, ARMS and Alas, which campaigned for an apology for the plight of "fallen women" staged a candlelit vigil before curtain call last week in support of the play.Pictured are actress Gemma Bishop, play subject Jan Russ, playwright Robyn Bishop and Bella Cole.reference: Melbourne Times 29th July 2009

Trish, Janice and Margaret from ALAS QLD flew from Brisbane to attend and support the 23rd July performance of the play.We were very impressed by the honesty and emotion shown.Congratulations to all. Well done Jan!